George W and Lolita D Kern Educational Assistance Fund
Invitation OnlyWinchester, Kentucky · EIN 61-1240355 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$86K
Organizations funded12
Typical grant$5,100
Total assets$1.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $6,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
83% of grants went outside Kentucky.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Collegiate School | New York, NY | Scholarships | $20,000 |
| Bowdoin College | Brunswick, ME | Scholarships | $16,000 |
| University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, PA | Scholarships | $11,500 |
| Greenwich Academy | Greenwich, CT | Scholarships | $6,000 |
| Princeton University School of Education | Princeton, NJ | Scholarships | $6,000 |
| Sayre School | Lexington, KY | Scholarships | $6,000 |
| Greenwich Country Day School | Greenwich, CT | Scholarships | $5,100 |
| University of Virginia School of Law | Charlottesville, VA | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| Boston University School of Education | Boston, MA | Scholarships | $3,000 |
| Lindsey Wilson College | Columbia, KY | Scholarships | $3,000 |
| Saint Andrews-Sewanee School | Saint Andrews, TN | Scholarships | $3,000 |
| New York University Nyu Arts & Sciences | New York, NY | Scholarships | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $85,600 | 12 |
| 2023 | $74,000 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Dec 4, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543389349100404
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 61-1240355
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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